CalRecycle’s Post

Nearly 8,600 pounds of trash was left on Lake Tahoe's beaches last #4thOfJuly. This year, volunteers only found 1,866 pounds after the holiday. Tahoe Daily Tribune reveals how they improved.

Single-use straws create trash and ocean pollution. Swap them out for reusable straws instead. Which reusable straws are your favorites? #PlasticFreeJuly

Almost 1 million tons of clothes were trashed in CA in 2021. Waste less by buying higher quality clothes that last for years. You can even thrift them to look good and help the planet! #FashionDay

Mooove your food scraps into your organic waste bin! It's udderly important to cut trash and send food waste to make compost or clean energy. More tips: http://iRecycleSmart.com. #CowAppreciationDay

Are you passionate about #recycling and building a #CircularEconomy in CA? #NowHiring a Senior Environmental Scientist to help cut single-use products and increase recyclable packaging in CA. Apply by 7/18. https://ow.ly/zzxg50SxiKi #EnvironmentalJob #EnvironmentalCareer #EnvironmentalScience #EnvironmentalScientist #StateEmployment #StateJob

Say bye to disposable utensils. Chris McSwain shares how he cuts his trash footprint with a metal spork. Join the #ZeroWasteChallenge by revealing your tips to cut your trash footprint. #PlasticFreeJuly

Have unused video games or consoles? Tips for the eco-friendly gamer: 🕹️ Donate games/consoles or sell them. 🕹️ Contact your local city or county gov't for the proper recycling or disposal of video games & consoles. #NationalVideoGameDay

Going to the beach to keep cool? 🌊🌞 Here are tips to cut trash and keep our beaches and ocean cleaner for everyone to enjoy. #CleanBeachesWeek

Got empty aluminum cans from the #4thOfJuly? Shake out any liquid before recycling them. You don't need to rinse them! More tips: iRecycleSmart.com.

Want a career to help the environment? Help us cut trash pollution and fight climate change! Join the CalRecycle team–apply now! Link: https://ow.ly/JHJV50Sin33